Navy Characterization of Covetic Aluminum

Abstract

There is a new class of materials: Covetic--third millennium metals, nanoscale carbon phase, chemically bound to metal in a way we still need to understand; probably a new nano-effect, increased thermal conductivity, Al and Cu. NSWCCD has verified some of the claims--increased strength for same work hardening and increased electrical conductivity in Al. Possible lightweight aluminum armor--more testing needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 2011
Accession Number
ADA552586

Entities

People

  • David R. Forrest

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Anodic Polarization
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Conductivity
  • Current Density
  • Differential Thermal Analysis
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electronic States
  • Elements
  • Engineering
  • Hardness
  • Materials
  • Melting Point
  • Metals
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • United States Naval Academy

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  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
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